What would be better

[Theclamshell]

I am going to be making a documentary and i need a good machine to import hdv, would final cut express work fine for editing that type of footage or would final cut pro be needed

also, would be buying a mac pro best for this or would an imac be sufficent and if so, which model of imac

i would probably buy one in about 2-7 months

 

[John Doe 57]

Final Cut Express will get the job done very well. You would save a lot of money in buying it.

A Mac Pro would be the best computer for the job. But an iMac with a 3.06GHz processor would be very good as well. I use a MacBook Pro with a 2.66GHz processor and I get great results. I wish I could buy an iMac like that or even a Mac Pro. Get 4GB or RAM or more. RAM is very necessary in the editing of film.

 

[Theclamshell]

Thanks alot, see the thing is to get the imac to a good point would be only a couple hundred less than the mac pro

 

[Theclamshell]

How would a g5 do on this task?

 

[BlueRevolution]

It should be fine if you don't mind using an older version of Final Cut. People have been working with HDV for a lot longer than Macs Pro have been around. Of course, since you'd be buying a used copy, it would be cheaper too.

 

[Theclamshell]

what model g5 and what video card would be best, id rather buy a g5 and a nice camera for the same price as a mac pro if i could if i did this i would just get final cut express and put it on

this seems like the more appealing option

what about an imac refurb with 8800gs also

(sorry i just wanna know my options lol)